Dorothy Robbins, piano: “Resonance and Reflection”

Robbins performs Modest Mussorgsky's epic Pictures at an Exhibition and Australian composer Carl Vine’s 1990 Piano Sonata, a review of the preeminent musical styles of the 20th century.

Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7 p.m.
Drinkward Recital Hall

Dorothy Robbins. Photo courtesy of the artist.


Dorothy Robbins is a graduate of the University of Redlands where she received her Bachelor of Music degree with a focus in piano performance and was a student of Artist in Residence Louanne Long. While attending the University of Redlands, Robbins was a recipient of various prestigious awards including the Mary E. Lehigh Endowed Music Grant and first prize in the concerto competition. Robbins completed her Masters of Music degree in piano performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory where she studied under department head, Dr. Shun-Lin Chou and was awarded a full merit fellowship. While a Master’s of Music student, Robbins performed in numerous concerts as a soloist and collaborator, traveling throughout California and even having the opportunity to perform in Italy. Her playing was recognized through grants and awards and her Master’s thesis, Turning Sound into Ecstasy: Symbolist Aesthetic in Scriabin’s Fantasy in B Minor, was published.

Currently Robbins is working on her Doctoral of Musical Arts degree with an emphasis in piano performance from Claremont Graduate University where she is studying with acclaimed pianist, Dr. Jenny Soonjin Kim. She continues to perform as a soloist, most recently giving performances in Austria, Italy, and throughout the United States. She has previously served as the teaching assistant and research assistant for piano at Claremont Graduate University.

Robbins’ playing is internationally recognized through grants, awards and competitions. Most recently Robbins has won second place in the Charleston International Piano Competition, the Gold Medal in Trinity International Music Competition, and 1st Place in the Clara Schumann International Piano Competition.

Robbins is currently working on her first album featuring works by Carl Vine and Modest Mussorgsky. She maintains a private piano studio and works as a soloist and frequent collaborator in concert.



HMC is deeply grateful for the generous support that created The Ken Stevens ’61 Founding Class Concert Series.